How-To Geek on MSN

WSL turned Linux into a Windows app, and Microsoft's old enemies didn't see it coming

A quiet shift unites two different computing worlds.
XDA Developers on MSN

Windows 11's new update manages to break WSL and Claude Cowork at the same time

The worst kind of two-for-one deal.
BetaNews

Microsoft open-sources WSL to give developers control over Linux on Windows

Well, it finally happened, folks. Microsoft has open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), giving developers full access to its code on GitHub! Yes, after nearly a decade of closed ...
ZDNet

Microsoft finally open-sources (most of) Windows Subsystem for Linux

For those who don’t know, WSL enables users to run Linux distributions natively within Windows. This process provides seamless integration between Linux distributions and their tools and Windows.

Microsoft Issues Out-of-Band Windows Update After September Patch Breaks Remote Desktop, Hyper-V

Microsoft released an out-of-band Windows update to fix Remote Desktop, Hyper-V Linux sharing, and USB audio issues caused by ...
XDA Developers

Ubuntu on Windows is about to become more popular than Ubuntu itself

Choosing between Windows and Linux used to be difficult, but now it's easier than ever. It may seem weird that Ubuntu might ...
BleepingComputer

Windows Subsystem for Linux gets new 'mirrored' network mode

Microsoft has released Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2.0.0 with a set of new opt-in experimental features, including a new network mode and automated memory and disk size cleanup. To start with, ...
BleepingComputer

Windows Subsystem for Linux generally available via Microsoft Store

Microsoft announced today that the Store version of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is generally available for Windows 10 and 11 customers. With the switch to WSL in the Store, Redmond also moves ...